whisker
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Despite coming within a whisker of the semi-finals with Switzerland, Noah Okafor will return to Elland Road fresh, with just one World Cup appearance to his name.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Muller beat more experienced players to the prize in 2010 - by a whisker.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
If they want income, there’s a problem: Dividends on the S&P are only just over 1%—and only a whisker above their lowest ever, in 2000.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
With gas prices averaging a whisker below $4 a gallon nationwide on Tuesday, drivers are wondering how high prices can go.
From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026
He was unable to move a single whisker.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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At venues in Coventry at least, the glitterati wear whiskers these days.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Of course, the actor goes beyond whiskers to create his roles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
They have stiff white whiskers and a prehensile tail that’s as long as their body.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
And the whiskers are playing an outsize role in an election where cost-of-living, homelessness and public safety weigh heavily on Californians.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
Saving the cub was the right thing—all Neel had to do was remember the cub’s markings, small paws, and shining whiskers.
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
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